Punawale Garbage Dumping Depot – Updates, Status, News etc..
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has put forth a proposal for the establishment of a Garbage Depot under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Project in Punawale. According to available information, the PCMC is actively involved in endeavors to acquire 23 hectares of land in Punawale for the implementation of this waste disposal facility.
A protest was orchestrated on December 3, 2023, in Punawale to bring attention to the impending Solid Waste Management (SWM) Project Garbage Depot proposed by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). This demonstration took place in close proximity to Lotus Business School in Punawale, spanning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, and aimed at addressing the various apprehensions expressed by residents concerning the SWM project.
As per the information shared, the protest was intended to metaphorically ‘awaken’ the PCMC administration, which, residents claim, has been neglecting the concerns and appeals of Punawale in Pune residents.
In a previous instance on November 9, 2023, numerous Punawale residents and members of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Cooperative Societies Federation (PCCSF) participated in a silent protest opposing the proposed garbage dump in the area. The commencement of work on the proposed project by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in December has stirred unrest among residents.
On November 9, the PCCSF and Punawale residents dispatched a legal notice to PCMC commissioner, Shekhar Singh, asserting that the garbage unit is poised to impact air quality, contaminate groundwater in the region, and violate the fundamental rights of area residents to clean and fresh air, a pristine environment, and water.
Earlier, the Punawale Residents Group and others organized a bike rally. The concept for the SWM garbage depot was conceived in 2008 when Punawale had a considerably smaller population. However, due to rapid urbanization, current residents vehemently oppose the project. Residents from Hinjawadi, Wakad, Ravet, Shinde Wasti, Jambhale, and other areas also participated in the protest, showcasing solidarity.
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